Monday, April 30, 2012

Traina campaigns for commission

Augusta's troubled public transit system was the backdrop Monday for Denice Traina, the latest candidate to declare she's seeking the District 1 City Commission post.
By Susan McCord

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Digital is priority for candidates

Some but not all of the candidates for Richmond County sheriff are embracing the digital age as part of their campaign strategy.
By Steve Crawford

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Sheriff calls decision a 'relief'

After phone calls from judges, commissioners, ministers and just about everyone in Augusta urging him to run again, Sheriff Ronnie Strength announced last week it will not happen.
By Summer Moore

City Ink: Some candidates are not as they seem

By now, most folks know that four candidates have announced they want to be Richmond County's next sheriff, and, it would appear, social-worker-in-chief.
By Sylvia Cooper

Sheriff candidates look to primary

Although there have been a few elections in the past decade, there hasn't really been a race for Richmond County sheriff in 12 years. This time the race is on.
By Steve Crawford

Friday, March 16, 2012

Silas announces sheriff bid

Sheriff's Lt. Robbie Silas announced his candidacy for Richmond County sheriff at the Democratic Party headquarters on Friday.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Ivey announces run for sheriff

Sheriff's Lt. John Ivey, a 32-year veteran of the sheriff's office and the Augusta Police Department, announced his bid for sheriff Friday morning.
By Steve Crawford

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Roundtree announces bid for sheriff

Richmond County schools Public Safety Lt. Richard Roundtree announced his formal entry into the race for sheriff Thursday from the front steps of Beulah Grove Baptist Church.
By Steve Crawford

Monday, March 12, 2012

4 candidates make case for seat

The four Republicans seeking to unseat Georgia's 12th District congressman, Democrat John Barrow, had the floor Monday in a forum sponsored by the West Augusta Alliance.
By Susan McCord

Sunday alcohol sales possible April 1

Sunday package sales of package alcoholic beverages are possible in Augusta as soon as April 1.
By Susan McCord

Sunday, March 4, 2012

July elections could favor GOP

If history is any judge, moving Augusta's commission elections from November to July will result in fewer voters - and fewer Democrats - deciding who runs the city government.
By Steve Crawford

Santorum emphasizes social values

LIMA, Ohio - Rick Santorum sees an America in need of more than economic recovery, warning Saturday that the nation's inattention to conservative social values is "damning people.

Super Tuesday could change race

The GOP campaign arrives at a key moment Tuesday, with contests that should provide clues as to whether anybody can prevent Romney from winning the nomination.
By Dan Balz

Georgia critical for Gingrich

ATLANTA - Newt Gingrich's political career is coming full circle: The state that nourished his rise to House speaker could strike a fatal blow to his presidential ambitions.

Romney turns to small donors

WASHINGTON - After locking up much of the Republican establishment's heavyweight fundraisers, Mitt Romney is going after the little guy.
By Matea Gold and Melanie Mason

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Pros and cons of Sunday alcohol sales

Augusta citizens will be able to vote for Sunday alcohol sales March 6th, which is also Super Tuesday.
By Susan McCord

A brief history of the special purpose local option sales tax

Special purpose local option sales tax gives counties the option to impose a 1-cent sales tax with revenue to be used for capital improvement projects.

Sunday alcohol sales on ballot

Sunday alcohol sales have passed handily in 105 Georgia jurisdictions, including Grovetown, which is the only city on the Georgia side of metro Augusta to permit sales.
By Susan McCord

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Congressional candidates speak

Four Republicans, three from the Augusta area, touted their conservative values and supportive spouses at a Valentine's Day meeting of the Augusta-Richmond County Committee for Good Government.
By Susan McCord

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012

Barrow's GOP challengers to speak today

Four candidates seeking the Republican nomination to run for the 12th Congressional District are speaking today in Augusta.
By Susan McCord
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Gamecocks bounce back in SEC baseball tournament

Adam Matthews went 3 for 4 with two RBI as South Carolina built a five-run lead and then held on to defeat Auburn 5-3 Thursday in the third round of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament.
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